noun
abjection
Abjection (noun) means a state of great misery or of being looked down on.
noun
1
A state of great misery or of being looked down on.
"an abjection from the beatific regions where God, and his angels and saints, dwell forever"
2
Rubbish; something that has been thrown away.
3
The act of humbling someone or bringing them down.
"The abjection of the king and his realm."
4
The act of rejecting or throwing something out.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English abjeccioun, from either Middle French abjection or Late Latin abiectiōn-, from Latin abiectus ("cast down"). See abject.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for abjection
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of abjection?
"abjection" (noun) means a state of great misery or of being looked down on.
What is another word for abjection?
Other words for "abjection" include abasement, degradation.
What are the different meanings of abjection?
"abjection" has 3 main meanings: 1. A state of great misery or of being looked down on; 2. Rubbish; something that has been thrown away; 3. The act of humbling someone or bringing them down.
